10 big asylum cases in the U.S.

With Edward Snowden seeking asylum away from the U.S. in a number of countries, including most recently Russia, where on Thursday he was granted one-year refugee status, the debate over traitor vs. political dissident is in the global spotlight. Here’s a look at some of the famous political asylum-seekers who have been sheltered in the United States. Read more.

Kushaba Moses Mworeko

Kushaba Moses Mworeko fled his native Uganda in 2009 as the anti-gay country debated passing a bill allowing the death penalty for homosexuality. A gay man, Mworeko came to the U.S. ostensibly for an HIV/AIDS conference, but planned to seek political asylum in the country. He was granted asylum in 2011. This July, he is completing his National Guard training as a combat medic.